Canton, Mississippi Population 2022
Canton is a city located in Madison County Mississippi. Canton has a 2020 population of 11,797. It is also the county seat of Madison County. Canton is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -1.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,019 in 2010.
The average household income in Canton is $48,251 with a poverty rate of 29.75%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $791 per month, and the median house value is $106,300. The median age in Canton is 33.7 years, 32 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
Canton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cantonwas:
- Black or African American: 72.73%
- White: 23.24%
- Two or more races: 1.80%
- Other race: 1.60%
- Asian: 0.32%
- Native American: 0.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,776 | 23.24% |
| Black or African American | 8,686 | 72.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 37 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.32% |
| Some Other Race | 191 | 1.60% |
| Two or More Races | 215 | 1.80% |
Canton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,940 | 2.25 | 39.9 |
| Married | 1,155 | 2.68 | 59.1 |
| Male | 273 | 3.03 | 44.3 |
| Female | 1,229 | 3.9 | 31.7 |
| Non Family | 2,283 | 1.05 | 34.1 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 366 | 4.54% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,417 | 17.59% |
| High School Graduate | 2,294 | 28.48% |
| Some College | 1,608 | 19.96% |
| Associates Degree | 703 | 8.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 872 | 10.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 796 | 9.88% |
Canton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,038 | 1,892 | 754 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 7 |
| Black | 5,700 | 4,158 | 884 |
| Hispanic | 238 | 169 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 22 | |
| Native American | 25 | 8 | |
| Other Race | 62 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.00%.
$27,248
Average Earnings
$32,299
Average Male
$24,560
Average Female
Canton Language by Age
Canton Language
94.49% of Canton residents speak only English, while 5.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.34% of the population.
Canton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 203 | 203 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 31 | 16 | 51.61% |
| Hispanic | 694 | 296 | 42.65% |
| Black | 8,190 | 2,660 | 32.48% |
| White | 2,112 | 207 | 9.80% |
| Other | NaN% |
29.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.06%
Male Poverty Rate
29.47%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Canton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canton is Multiple, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.18%.
Canton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
28.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
22.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Canton Married by Age and Sex
Canton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Canton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 4.82% |
| Black | 180 | 2.80% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 4.90% |
Canton Veterans by Education
6.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.1%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
86.34%
Born in Canton
96.76%
Native Born
3.24%
Foreign Born
2.46%
Non Citizen
0.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.76% of Canton residents were born in the United States, with 86.34% having been born in Mississippi. 2.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 3,404 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 3,929 | 525 | 1.44% |
| 1920 | 3,252 | -677 | -1.87% |
| 1930 | 4,725 | 1,473 | 3.81% |
| 1940 | 6,011 | 1,286 | 2.44% |
| 1950 | 7,048 | 1,037 | 1.60% |
| 1960 | 9,707 | 2,659 | 3.25% |
| 1970 | 10,503 | 796 | 0.79% |
| 1980 | 11,116 | 613 | 0.57% |
| 1990 | 10,062 | -1,054 | -0.99% |
| 2000 | 12,911 | 2,849 | 2.52% |
| 2010 | 12,019 | -892 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 12,006 | -13 | -0.11% |
| 2012 | 11,980 | -26 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 11,955 | -25 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 12,406 | 451 | 3.77% |
| 2015 | 12,344 | -62 | -0.50% |
| 2016 | 12,294 | -50 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 12,178 | -116 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 12,193 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 2019 | 12,094 | -99 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 11,995 | -99 | -0.82% |
| 2021 | 11,896 | -99 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 11,797 | -99 | -0.83% |